A 16-YEAR-OLD described as "intimidating" and "threatening" has been arrested on suspicion of a robbery in Tidworth.

On Monday (February 25) at around 5.10pm, a 14-year-old was approached by two males and asked to hand over a small bag he was carrying over his shoulder.

The incident took place when the boy was walking along Pennings Road, near the bus stop at Zouch Close.

The individual who asked for the bag was described as intimidating and threatening, and after gaining the bag the two males made off in the direction of a nearby estate.

Following the incident a 16-year-old boy was arrested and has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

PC Tom Webster said: “I’d like to hear from anyone who was passing the area at the time of the incident, either on foot or in a car and may have noticed anything suspicious.

"If you have dash-cam footage please get in touch as you may have captured something which may have seemed irrelevant at the time but could be crucial to our investigation.”

To get in touch with police about the incident call 101 and quote crime reference number 54190019222, or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.